Landmark reforms to make Education, Healthcare free as Ihedioha presents report on Amended Constitution
Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha on Tuesday presented what can be described as a landmark report on the concluded nationwide review process of the 1999 Constitution highlight of which includes undeniable right to free basic education and free healthcare services for all Nigerians. The report is a summation of the resolutions […]
At least 30 dead in Boko Haram raids near Chibok
At least 30 people were killed in Boko Haram raids on two villages in northeast Nigerian Borno state near the town of Chibok, a community leader and resident told AFP on Friday.
Political uncertainty hits Nigeria stocks, currency
The postponement of Nigeria’s general election has hit the country’s faltering economy, adding to existing pressures caused by the global fall in oil prices, analysts said.
Election shift saved Nigeria huge embarrassment – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) , Friday, has said that contrary to subjective reactions that the postponement of the February election was injurious to the nation’s democracy, unfolding events, especially the prevalent huge deficit in the distribution of the Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) have shown that the development rather saved the nation and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a huge embarrassment.
Court fixes March 3 for ruling on TB Joshua’s suit against coroner’s inquest
An Ikeja High Court fixed March 3 for ruling on a suit filed by the Synagogue Church Of All Nations against the ongoing coroner’s inquest into its collapsed guest house building.
Racial abuse: Chelsea apologises to black Frenchman
Chelsea “apologised unreservedly” on Friday to the black Frenchman racially abused by some of their fans on the Paris Metro. The commuter, identified as Souleymane S, a French-Mauritanian, was repeatedly prevented from boarding a train by Chelsea supporters travelling to the Parc des Princes for the Champions League match against Paris St Germain on Tuesday. […]
Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab kills many in Mugadishu
Somalia’s Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab insurgents killed at least 25 people Friday in an attack on a popular hotel in the capital Mogadishu where government ministers and officials were holding Friday prayers.
WHO gives green light to 15-minute Ebola test
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Friday it had approved a 15-minute test for Ebola that should prove a fast and rugged tool in countries hit by the disease.
Indonesia delays execution of two Australian drug smugglers
Indonesia has delayed the execution of two Australian drug smugglers by up to a month, backtracking on an earlier pledge to put the pair before the firing squad by the end of February.
Drug resistant malaria sweeps through South-East Asia
Scientists said in a study published on Friday in Bangkok that a drug-resistant strain of malaria has spread through South-East Asia and was on the verge of reaching India.
S/West PDP committed to Jonathan’s victory – Kashamu
Chairman of Organisation and Mobilisation Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West, Prince Buruji Kashamu has restated the party’s resolve to work for the success of President Goodluck Jonathan and other candidates in the zone ahead of the general elections.
